Functional Families hosts two workshops for parents.
Kidsguide Magazine Online
Feb. 14, 2010

New decade, same ol’ question: what’s the best parenting approach? Check out Functional Families two upcoming parenting workshops, “Parenting Tools For a New Generation” and “Mindful Parenting & Yoga.” The Long Beach-based group plans to share effective techniques to better understand child behavior and strengthen family bonds.

Parent educators Julia Bongard and Tova Pusl will present the following workshops:

Parenting Tools For a New Generation. Learn how tow to forge strong parent-child connections, understand child behavior, learn about the science of brain and child development, emotional intelligence, and anger management.
• Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Session A, Feb. 16 – March 16. Session B, April 6 – May 4.
• $30 per class. Prepay and receive a 20% discount.
• FREE child care for children of all ages, courtesy of the IPCDC licensed staff.
• Functional Families, 5700 Atherton St., Long Beach (map it!). (562) 422-8623, info@ourfunctionalfamilies.org

Mindful Parenting & Yoga. Join other parents in a free parenting/yoga class conducted by Tova Pusl
• Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Free admission
• Child care provided.
• Cal Sate Long Beach campus. (562) 422-8623. info@ourfunctionalfamilies.org